Device Overview

General Description

Available in either a connectorized or miniature surface mount package (0.240 inch x 0.150 inch), the DPX-3 is a low cost, high performance diplexer. The unique design offers high pass/low pass signal routing/multiplexing with excellent isolation. Passband insertion loss is less than 1.2 dB with rejection typically exceeding 25 dB. Besides being ideal for transmitter/receiver applications, the DPX-3 can also be used as an excellent non-reflective low pass (or high pass) filter for systems requiring broadband 50Ω impedance match (such as mixers).

Photo of DPXN-3

Features

  • Low Insertion Loss
  • Superior Repeatability
  • Low Profile Miniaturized, Reflow Solderable Package Option
  • User defined cross over frequencies available

Applications

  • Reflectionless Filter Applications
  • RF Transceivers

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
DPXN-3DiplexerDPXNStandard

Non-RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2012-11-29Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for DPXN-3

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround -DPXN package ground path is provided through the metal housing and outer coax conductor.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Port 1RF High Band -Port 1 is DC open to Port 2 and Port 3.Equivalent circuit for the RF High Band
Port 2Common/Input -Port 2 is DC open to Port 1 and short to Port 3.Equivalent circuit for the Common/Input
Port 3RF Low Band -Port 3 is DC open to Port 1 and short to Port 2.Equivalent circuit for the RF Low Band

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-11.94 x 11.94 mm

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50Ω system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
1 dBc High Passband 1Temp = 25°C
2.81 ----GHz
3 dBc High Passband 2Temp = 25°C
2.61 ----GHz
30 dBc High Pass Rejection Point 3Temp = 25°C
1.21 ----GHz
High Passband Return Loss 4Temp = 25°C
- --5-dB
High Pass Isolation 5Temp = 25°C
- --4-dB
High Pass Group Delay 6Temp = 25°C
- --398-ps
1 dBc Low Passband 7Temp = 25°C
- 4.09---GHz
3 dBc Low Passband 8Temp = 25°C
- 3.77---GHz
30 dBc Low Pass Rejection Point 9Temp = 25°C
- 3.77---GHz
Low Passband Return Loss 10Temp = 25°C
- --14-dB
Low Pass Isolation 11Temp = 25°C
- --7-dB
Low Pass Group Delay 12Temp = 25°C
- --222-ps
Crossover Frequency 13Temp = 25°C
- --2.45-GHz
Common Port Return Loss 14Temp = 25°C
- --3-dB
Impedance 15Temp = 25°C
- --50-Ω
1 dBc High Passband -- -4.2-8GHz
1 dBc Low Passband -- -0-2.3GHz
30 dBc Low Pass Rejection Point <1.5 GHz
- 1.52530-dB
30 dBc Low Pass Rejection Point <2.3 GHz
- 2.3-15-dB
Common Port Return Loss <2.3 GHz
- 2.3-15-dB
Common Port Return Loss 4.2-8 GHz
4.2 8-15-dB
Cross Over Frequency 3.1 GHz
3.1 3.1-5-%
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss 4.2-8 GHz
4.2 8-0.71.4dB
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss 4.2-8 GHz
4.2 8-15-dB
Isolation <2.2 GHz
- 2.21425-dB
Isolation 4.4-8 GHz
4.4 81425-dB
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss DC-2.3 GHz
0 2.3-0.71.4dB
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss <2.3 GHz
- 2.3-15-dB
Low Pass Filter, Stop Band Rejection 4.2-4.8 GHz
4.2 4.8-15-dB
Low Pass Filter, Stop Band Rejection 4.8-8 GHz
4.8 81520-dB
RF Power -- ---1W

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for DPXN-3
Return Loss (dB) graph for DPXN-3
Isolation (dB) graph for DPXN-3
Common Port Return Loss (dB) graph for DPXN-3

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Mechanical Data

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